They also encounter another group called Macro Cosmos, a conglomerate led by Rose, who has endorsed his ward Bede in the Gym Challenge. Over the course of their journey, they encounter a group called Team Yell, whose members support Marnie in the Gym Challenge. They travel across Galar, challenging Gyms to earn the eight Badges they need to enter the Champion Cup. As they begin their journey, they receive Pokédexes from Sonia, Dynamax Bands from Professor Magnolia, and endorsements from Leon to enter the Gym Challenge. Shortly thereafter, they meet a mysterious Pokémon in the Slumbering Weald. Victor/ Gloria and their best friend, Hop, receive their starter Pokémon from Leon, the undefeated Champion and Hop's brother. After retiring from the Pokémon League and traveling the world, Mustard returned to Galar, bought an island, named it the 'Isle of Armor', and founded the Master Dojo. 32 years prior: Mustard loses his position as Galar's Champion.

50 years prior: Mustard defeated Opal and went on to become Galar's Champion.

3,000 years prior: A black storm called the Darkest Day occurred across Galar and was stopped by Zacian and Zamazenta.

20,000 years prior: A meteorite containing Eternatus fell in Galar.

The following events are dated in relation to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor is based on the Isle of Man, a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom, and the Crown Tundra is based on Scotland. The parts of Galar introduced in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass are based on other parts of the UK. However, the orientation of the landmass is rotated 180° compared to real-world Great Britain: for example, northern Galar is based on southern England. The main part of Galar focuses heavily on the island of Great Britain, especially England and (to a lesser extent) Wales. According to Shigeru Ohmori, the UK is chosen as a basis for Galar to tie into Pokémon Sword and Shield's theme of 'strength', and the idea of aiming to be the greatest or the strongest. Another possible etymology may be galar, Irish and Scottish Gaelic for 'disease,' in reference to either Dynamax and Eternatus or one of Britain's nicknames, Blighty.ĭesign concept Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar It may also come from an anagram of San-Graal, the French name of the Holy Grail. Galar may have been derived from gallant, gala (a special occasion), or Galahad.

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